ABOUT WILS - "THE PROFESSIONAL CONNECTION FOR WOMEN"
Chi Kappa Rho, Inc. is a national organization for professional women whose work involves the delivery of leisure, recreation, park or community services in private, public and commercial settings. A network of chapters serve administrators, supervisors, educators, therapists, and armed forces professionals in defined geographical areas through out the country. Local chapters provide an effective framework for members to share their ideas, broaden their interests, sharpen their skills and influence the profession in a unified manner.
HISTORY
The organization was founded in 1935 as Chi Kappa Rho by Helen I. Pontius. She was a recreation professional in Los Angeles, California. The original name was derived from three Greek letters XKP symbolizing CHARACTER, KNOWLEDGE AND RECREATION.
Today, four WILS chapters (three in California and one in Minnesota) make up the national organization. We are hoping to add another chapter in Las Vegas, Nevada in the near future.
OBJECTIVES
Through meetings, educational workshops and networking programs,
WILS strives to:
· Provide a forum to exchange ideas and enhance professional skills
· Develop training programs for professional and personal development
· Offer recognition and advancement
· Foster friendships, self-enrichment and networking for professional assistance
BENEFITS
· National Affiliation
· National and Chapter Newsletters
· National Membership Directory
· Award Recognition Program
· Networking and Mentoring
· Job Announcements
· Professional Workshops
· Educational and Social Meetings
MEMBERSHIP
Active – Those employed on a full-time or part-time, year-round basis, more than twenty hours per week, in the field of leisure or community services.
Full voting privileges
Associate – Available for students and those working part-time in the field.
No voting privileges
Friend – Open to any individual or corporation wishing to support the organization.
No voting privileges